Grace Baptist Church

06/26/2026

Our day of worship is almost here & this Sunday we have a guest preacher, Turner Barnes, our local missionary from Northwest Collegiate Ministries.

Turner grew up in Sanger, TX, & attended the University of Texas. While in Austin, Turner connected with the Baptist Student Ministry, where his faith grew exponentially. After spending a summer on mission in Portland, he knew he would be called back for full-time ministry after he graduated. After returning to the Portland area, in 2022, he began working at Washington State University, Vancouver. Come learn more about his ministry & how we can pray, serve, give, & go in support!

If you cannot make it in-house, use this link to keep up with our livestream:
https://youtube.com/live/Ire81MrB1Ks?feature=share

We hope you can make it!

Sincerely,
Pastor Matthew Ellis

*What is Northwest Collegiate Ministries (NCM)?
NCM is a campus-based college ministry that has been connecting college students with Jesus for over 70 years. NCM is on community college and university campuses across Oregon, Washington, and Northern Idaho.

Mission:
Connecting students to God through Christ.
Connecting students to authentic community.
Connecting students to the greatest needs of the world.

Vision:
Reaching every student on every campus with the Gospel.

Learn more at ncmlife.org

This Sunday we have the pleasure of one of our Northwest Collegiate...

06/26/2026

In a world of false securities, where do you turn for real peace? ⚓️

True refuge isn't found in what we have, but in Who we follow. It’s a journey of humility and trust that leads to a promise bigger than we can imagine—a vast multitude from every nation, standing together in His love. 🌎🙌




Option 3: Quest

06/26/2026

At GBC you'll find a people saved by God's grace, seeking to better love Him & one another. We invite you to join us Sunday as we grow together! Here's the schedule:
- 9:30am, Small Group Bible Studies: We have groups for all ages
- 10:30am, Fellowship: Grab some refreshments, make new relationships & strengthen old ones as you prepare to worship
- 10:45am, Worship Service: Join us as we pray, read, hear, & seek to obey God's Word, sing, & more!

This link brings you to our Adult 1 class livestream, in case you cannot join us in-house, it's a good way to keep up or get a taste of who we are & what we do.

May God richly bless you & your loved ones!

Sincerely,
Pastor Matthew Ellis

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06/25/2026

06/24/2026

Are we using religious language to justify self-centered lives? 🛑

It is a dangerous thing to defy God while claiming to follow Him. When we use our "faith" to insult others or pursue our own agendas, the refuge we think we have will eventually collapse. But there is a better way. Instead of being self-secured, we are called to be God-secured—humbly seeking His protection rather than our own power.

Watch the full message on how to move from arrogance to true refuge: https://youtube.com/live/wl30ceoe_RM

06/22/2026

Do you ever feel like the harder you work to build "the good life," the more stressed you become?

It’s a goal many of us chase—to be "at ease and self-secured"—but in Zephaniah, that mindset is actually a warning. We spend so much energy trying to defend our own kingdoms with our own strength, but when we become the kings of our own little worlds, we lose the protection of the only true King.

The weight of "holding it all together" was never meant for your shoulders. There is danger seeking security apart from God, yet true refuge can be found.

06/20/2026

How many of you tested your chair before you sat in it this morning? 🪑

Most of us didn't. We’ve come to trust it so naturally that it’s become second nature. But here is the challenge: Are there "false refuges" in your life that you’ve come to trust just as blindly?

Often, we develop "survival mechanisms" or ways to defend ourselves when we are young or going through hard times. We go to these securities all the time without even noticing they are there—and without realizing they are actually pulling us away from trusting God.

This week, let's be intentional. Ask the Holy Spirit to show you: "What am I trusting that isn't You?"

Watch the full sermon here: https://youtube.com/live/wl30ceoe_RM